MUST WATCH: Even MSNBC is Calling For Virginia AG Candidate Jay Jones to DROP OUT After He…

Calls for Democrat Jay Jones to drop out of the Virginia attorney general race are growing louder after newly surfaced text messages showed the candidate joking about shooting a political opponent. What makes this story even more remarkable is that even MSNBC — one of the most liberal networks in America — now says Jones should step aside.

The messages, which were made public earlier this month, showed Jones writing that two bullets “would solve” his problem with a Republican colleague. The comments, though made years ago, have resurfaced amid growing scrutiny over the candidate’s judgment and temperament.

The Washington Post reported that the texts “sent shockwaves” through Virginia politics, prompting both Republicans and Democrats to question whether Jones is fit for office.

MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough, host of Morning Joe, said on air, “If these messages are authentic — and all indications say they are — Jay Jones needs to stand down. This is not leadership.”

His co-host Mika Brzezinski agreed, adding, “There’s no justification for any candidate making jokes about violence, especially against their political opponents.”

The comments stunned many viewers because MSNBC has long been accused of protecting Democratic candidates from criticism. But this time, even the network’s liberal commentators couldn’t defend what Jones said.

Fox News quickly picked up the clip, calling it “a rare moment of honesty from MSNBC.” Conservative commentator Sean Hannity said, “When even MSNBC says you should quit, you know your campaign is finished.”

The backlash has been swift. President Donald Trump called the comments “disgraceful and dangerous,” saying, “We don’t joke about shooting people. We lead with strength, not hate.”

Trump’s words carried weight across the political landscape, putting pressure on Democrats to distance themselves from Jones. The White House also released a statement condemning “any language that normalizes political violence.”

Republican lawmakers have called for an ethics investigation and demanded that Jones withdraw from the race immediately. “He crossed a line,” said Virginia Congressman Bob Good. “This isn’t politics as usual. This is a person showing he’s unfit to lead.”

Even some Democrats have begun to quietly signal that Jones’ campaign is untenable. One Virginia Democratic strategist told Axios, “The damage is done. He’s toxic now. We can’t defend him.”

Despite the mounting criticism, Jones has refused to quit. In a brief statement, he said, “I regret my past comments, but I will not let old messages define who I am.” That statement did little to calm public outrage.

Many voters in Virginia say they’ve lost all confidence in the candidate. “If he said that once, what else is he capable of?” asked Richmond resident Laura Pierce. “We’ve had enough of angry politicians.”

The controversy has also renewed debates about double standards in media coverage. Conservative figures point out that if a Republican candidate had made similar comments, the story would dominate national headlines for weeks.

Candace Owens wrote on X, “They’d have canceled him overnight. But because he’s a Democrat, the media tried to bury it — until even MSNBC couldn’t ignore it.”

Meanwhile, Trump supporters are using the scandal to highlight what they see as moral decay inside the Democratic Party. “This is who they are,” said J.D. Vance, Vice President of the United States. “The left preaches tolerance but can’t control its own hate.”

Polling data from Politico shows that Jones’ support has dropped sharply since the texts were revealed, with his approval rating falling below 30 percent among likely voters. Analysts now say his campaign is “effectively over.”

The fallout has also hit national Democratic leadership, which has remained largely silent on the issue. “Where’s the outrage from Biden-era Democrats?” asked former Trump aide Stephen Miller. “Their silence tells you everything.”

MSNBC’s John Heilemann went even further during a follow-up panel discussion, saying, “If Jay Jones stays in this race, he will drag the entire ticket down with him.”

That statement drew widespread attention because it represented a rare moment of unity between conservative and liberal media voices. Both sides seem to agree that Jones’ candidacy is finished.

In Virginia, local Democratic donors are reportedly pulling funding from his campaign, fearing that continued association could damage the party statewide. “The writing is on the wall,” said one major donor. “He needs to go.”

Meanwhile, Republican candidate Jason Miyares has surged in the polls, with new numbers showing him holding a double-digit lead over Jones. Supporters say the scandal proves voters are tired of hypocrisy and double standards.

As President Trump told reporters on Monday, “This is what happens when you build your politics on hate and division. The people are seeing the truth.”

Even mainstream media outlets now admit that Jones’ chances of recovery are slim. CNN noted that “there’s no coming back from this level of damage.”